Thomas Paterson is a lead quality assurance and quality control engineer with 28 years of experience in managing QA/QC processes in the oil and gas industry, particularly for power generation plants. He has successfully led teams on major international projects, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and overseeing onsite inspections and quality control programs. Paterson's expertise includes project management, strategic planning, and vendor leadership, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

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THOMAS PATERSON
Guisborough, North Yorkshire ● TS14 6TP, England, UK
Home: +44(0)1287638594 ● Mobile: +44(0)7895651123
Email:tfpaterson@live.co.uk ● https://uk.linkedin.com/in/thomas-paterson-6b3667109
LEAD QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
Quality-focused, 28 year professional with strong hands-on expertise in managing critical QA/QC
processes that support construction of high-volume power/ generation plants, FPSO conversions, and
processes specific to Oil & Gas Industry including DNV Offshore Standards for Submarine Pipeline
Systems, Subsea/Umbilical’s/Risers/Flowlines. Monitoring civil work on Gas Gathering Pipeline Stations,
stringent trenching-post padding-backfill and compaction requirements.
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Proficient in serving as resource in conducting national and international onsite vendor/contractor
inspections and establish and administer management system for the development, issuance, approval
and implementation of company standards, best practices and lessons learned. Support construction of
highly complex power system projects. Proven ability to assess and define project parameters and align
technical / mechanical resources to meet construction goals. Talented manager, capable of guiding and
mentoring teams through installation, testing, and troubleshooting customized processes / equipment
installations. Proficient in meeting and deploying ISO 9001-2008, API/ASME/BS/EN/ARAMCO codes and
standards. Held CSWIP Snr welding inspector ticket from 1984-2010.
AREA OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
 PMC/EPC Project Management
 NDE Procedures & Processes
 Sour Gas Environments
 Process Implementation
 Strategic Planning & Analysis
 ITPs / QCPs Technical Standards
 Vendor Leadership
 Project Management
 Team Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
Lead QA/QC Engineer
Interface with diverse range of International clients to complete a wide variety of QA/QC projects to support
construction and maintenance of oil gas & power plants throughout UK, Europe, Far East / Middle East.
Provide high-level expertise in on-site inspections, developing and mentoring client’s quality control team.
Define and establish mechanical equipment / construction planning and installation project scope.
Coordinate with key stakeholders to document protocols, author technical reports, and formulate quality
control policies. Monitor project milestones and deliverables. Direct and coordinate quality assurance
programs.
Key Clients & Projects: Present to 2000
 2014-Present Bureauuk. Ltd. Hull: AD-HOC QA/QC Field Engineer. Interface directly with various
contractors throughout UK and Europe on behalf of client’s international certification bodies,
DNVGL - ABS – UKBV-BV Paris.
o Conduct onsite inspections/examinations, reviewing site documentation/processes to
ensure client policies adhered to in the ITP/ Quality Procedures and International
Codes/Standards.
o Issue NCR/Endorse Certificate of Conformity/ Inspection Release notes where applicable.
 2013-2014 Phase 2 Rabigh Arabian Water Electricity Co.: Owners Project QA/QC Manager, led and
mentored successful team of 15 QC engineers, 3 documentation clerks, in conducting and reporting
inspections on new construction of 4x360MW oil fired power plant and four FGD Units/RO
Desalination Plant, which supplied Power, Water & Steam to Petrorabigh refinery. Recently
achieved 35m LTI on this project, which wasa $500m joint venture with Saudi Aramco & Sumitomo
of Japan.
 2012-2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff Middle East: Lead QA/QC Engineer charged with PMC
management on new build construction project in Saudi Arabia, including:4x700mw oil fired
units+FGDs and Babcock Boilers/GE Turbines on SECL Rabigh Power Plant.
 2010-2011 Black & Veatch South Africa: Contracted to assist Eskom Power Co. Johannesburg.
Coordinate with approved TPI QC Bureau Veritas South Africa, to carry out full scope of inspection
requests from site on new construction/build for 6x800mw Kusile Coal Fired Power Plant.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
 2006-2009 Phase 1 Rabigh Arabian Water Electricity Co.: QA/QC Manager, lead 15x QC team in
conducting QA/QC inspections on new construction of 4x360MW oil fired power plant and four FGD
Units/RO Desalination Plant, which supplied Power, Water & Steam to Petrorabigh refinery.
Achieved 20m LTI on this project which was a $500m joint venture with Saudi Aramco & Sumitomo
of Japan.
 2005-2005 Orion Eng. Services, Newcastle: Client Surveyor, visited UK sub-contractors on behalf
Technip-Brazil to review contract deliverables, specifications, and data sheets. Evaluated project
quality plans, welding procedures, and PQR’s. Monitored all project NCR logs.
 2004-2005 Saipem (EPC), Russia: Served as Site Lead QC Supervisor Spread 2/3 overseeing
completion of 800 km onshore twin 24”/48” oil/gas pipeline construction project that connected
Sakhalin (OXA) to LNG plant and oil export terminal near Yuzno, including stringent monitoring of
civil works on gas gathering stations.
 2003-2004 Velosi, Muscat, Oman: Interfaced with PDO/Shell company personnel regarding new
construction of refinery extensions-modifications.
 Inspected contractor’s completed work, including mechanical installations, fabrication,
welding, and coating of pipelines.
 Monitored H2S pipeline operations and GRE/GRP pipelines.
 2002-2003 Kharafi National Co. Safat, Kuwait: (EPC) Directed team in supporting all quality control
issues during construction of new Sulaibiya Waste Water Treatment and Reclamation Plant.
 2001-2002 Al Hoty, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: Conducted onsite welding inspections for Saudi
Aramco, Western Region on existing refinery extensions and modifications, including pipe
work/pumps/ valve installations.
 1999-2000 Iran Technical Inspectors Co. Tehran, Iran: Performed welding inspections, contractor
and supplier sites throughout UK and EU. Visually inspected completed welds, ensured adherence
to drawing specification and requirements.
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Longlands, Teesside.
Part-Time Welding Lecturer / Instructor 2008/2012/2013
Provided hands on student training regarding all aspects of basic welding and MMA/GTAW/ GMAW/FCAW
processes. Conducted classroom and lab lectures, working with students in preparing and properly
completing variety of welds. Tested and graded student’s proficiencies in handling equipment and
understanding operations. Answered student questions and provided tutoring to help struggling students
pass the class.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
1997-1999 QA/QC Manager ● Monenco Inc. Montreal, Canada
Client: Electricity Western Region, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. Served as PMC engineer on the RPP1V
upgrade project, control the inspection and installation of 4x GE Turbines, and four HRSG units.
1994-1996 QA/QC Manager (EPC) ● Ansaldo Energia, Italy
Led team in inspecting and monitoring construction of CCPP 2x325mw in Mirpur Mathelo, Pakistan.
1992-1993 QA/QC Lead Supervisor (EPC) ● Agap Arabia, Safaniyah, Saudi Arabia.
Conducted detailed quality control inspections on refinery upgrade and mechanical installations.
1990-1992 QA/QC Lead Supervisor (EPC) ● Brown & Root, Bahrain
Played key role in completing On/Offshore upgrades and platform modifications on Marjan Project,
Tanajib, Saudi Arabia.
1987-1989 Nuclear Welding Inspector ● Welding International Ltd., BNFL, Sellafield, Thorp Project
1984-1986 Welding Supervisor (EPC) ● Blandfords Offshore, Morecambe Bay, Hook-Up, British Gas
Central Platform.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Dundee College of Technology (CNAA), Dundee, Scotland
Professional Training & Association
City & Guilds Chemical Process Industry Safety Certification
Associate Member of Chartered Quality Institute